Awards

For the most part, I think that the blog awards we pass around are silly but, politeness compels accepting. And there is another thing. When you have huge respect for those that nominated you it sheds an entirely different light on it.

The point of this diatribe is that I just got nominated twice, for two awards. Both nominators are extraordinary bloggers themselves. They carry the highest recommendations from me. They are The Catholic Nomad and All Along the Watchtower.

Commentator Blog Award

Inspiring Blogger Award

Now I am required to tell you 7 things about myself.

I’m Lutheran

Although I don’t pull punches, I try not to hurt feelings

I’m divorced (and not enthused about it)

I’m a decent cook

For all my love of the military, my only service was two years of ROTC. I guess it took.

Although I’m a Purdue Alumni, I didn’t graduate

I like college football far more than pro. Boiler UP

And so to my nominations:

Public Catholic: The blog home of an incredible Oklahoma Legislator who will tell you more than you really want to know about our political process.

Montana Corruption: An exceptionally brave blogger in Montana waging what has to be a lonely war against corruption, and crony capitalism, in the justice system.

Belle Grove Plantation Bed and Breakfast: A fascinating site. watch as Brett and Michelle convert Belle Grove Plantation, which is the birthplace of James Madison, into a stunning bed and breakfast. History and wonderful photography, too.

Wow, NEO, thanks for your kind words about the HDR!!! As for YOUR nominations, they are much deserved. You’re a great writer and I love the historical perspective you always lend to your writings. FOUR MORE YEARS!!! FOUR MORE YEARS!!!! 😉
P.S. And you can cook, too?????

Well, you surprised me with this NEO, thank you. 🙂 You were very accurate on the lonely war against corruption, and crony capitalism, in the justice system. Some say brave and some say crazy. There are too many people that are hurting because of this unjust system and I am compelled to expose the reasons. Thank you for noticing and for the kind words. 🙂

I’m sure they do but, you’ve opened my eyes, and I’m sure lots of others to a (another) disgrace in our country. As you know crony-capitalism is one of my major thrusts, and you point out some very flagrant examples.

As Jessica (one of my nominators) said above, “Richly deserved. The way I see it is that it is recognition from folks I respect – and that is what means something to me. I respect you and love this [your] blog, and for me it was a way of saying so :)”

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You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.